Mavericks in dire situation after Game 2 loss in NBA Finals

Plus: Rashee Rice first public comments, Texas’ priciest home and more [MORNING ROUNDUP]( [The Dallas Morning News logo](   Good morning, North Texas! Last week Dallas County was added to the Federal Disaster Declaration after severe storms hit the region at the end of May. Three more counties were recently added allowing [homeowners and renters to apply for aid](. A total of 35 counties — now including Ellis, Navarro and Terrell —qualify for the individual assistance program. We'll have more stories coming to your inbox later today. — Carmina Tiscareño, Audience Journalist   Mavs (0-2): Last game: L, 105-98; Next up: Game 3 at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. Wed. | [Mavs News](   SPORTS [Luka Doncic is wearing a white Dallas Mavericks uniform. He is in between two Boston Celtic players on the basketball court in game 2 on the NBA Finals. ]( Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) loses the ball as Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) and forward Jayson Tatum (0) defend during the first half in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Boston.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer) [Five thoughts: Mavericks in dire situation as Celtics take 2-0 NBA Finals lead]( Here are five thoughts from the Dallas Mavericks’ 105-98 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The Celtics took a 2-0 lead in the series, which resumes Wednesday in Dallas. The Mavericks trail 0-2 in a series for the first time this postseason. It’s an unfamiliar position for Dallas, which entered the contest with a 5-0 record in playoff games following a loss. To win the series and their second NBA championship, [Dallas will need to protect homecourt.]( It’ll be a difficult task to win four of the next five games. 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